There were no DUI arrests, however they did cite nine for driving on a suspended license and 19 for driving without a license. One of those cited for driving on a suspended licenses had 5 prior DUI convictions.

One driver was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and 10 other drivers were cited for other hazardous violations.

Sgt. Gerry Ross said he believed the checkpoint was a success in spite of no DUI arrests, according to a department press release.

“The reason we do checkpoints is to promote public safety, deter drunk drivers and educate the public on the dangers of drunk driving. We accomplished these goals,” Sgt. Ross said in the release.

Salinas Police will be conducting several DUI patrols over the Independence Day weekend.

The checkpoint and DUI patrols are funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.